Harvard's legacy admissions under investigation by US Education Department
Opening a new front in legal battles over college admissions, the U.S. Department of Education has launched a civil rights investigation into Harvard University's policies on legacy admissions.
Opening a new front in legal battles over college admissions, the U.S. Department of Education has launched a civil rights investigation into Harvard University's policies on legacy admissions.
Most educated US cities: Milwaukee, Madison ranked in study
One Wisconsin city was recently named the fifth most education in the nation, according to a recent WalletHub study.
One Wisconsin city was recently named the fifth most education in the nation, according to a recent WalletHub study.
Dwyane Wade, Travis Diener literacy efforts give back to Milwaukee
Dwyane Wade and Travis Diener, former Marquette Golden Eagles men's basketball teammates, are making efforts to boost literacy in Milwaukee.
Dwyane Wade and Travis Diener, former Marquette Golden Eagles men's basketball teammates, are making efforts to boost literacy in Milwaukee.
Legacy admissions: What you should know about the now-controversial college admissions practice
In the aftermath of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that banned affirmative action, a new battle is brewing over a practice by various universities that gives preferential treatment to applicants with parents who attended the same institution. Here's what you should know about legacy admissions, as well as the controversy surrounding it.
In the aftermath of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that banned affirmative action, a new battle is brewing over a practice by various universities that gives preferential treatment to applicants with parents who attended the same institution. Here's what you should know about legacy admissions, as well as the controversy surrounding it.
Milwaukee teacher attacked, accused parent pleads not guilty
A parent accused of beating up an MPS teacher pleaded not guilty and was bound over for trial. That teacher said she's still dealing with injuries.
A parent accused of beating up an MPS teacher pleaded not guilty and was bound over for trial. That teacher said she's still dealing with injuries.
Student loans: More than half of borrowers say they may miss a payment
Many student loan borrowers are worried they'll miss at least one payment when repayment begins, according to a survey by Morning Consult. But the Biden administration announced new student loan relief initiatives after the Supreme Court shut down its student loan forgiveness plan.
Many student loan borrowers are worried they'll miss at least one payment when repayment begins, according to a survey by Morning Consult. But the Biden administration announced new student loan relief initiatives after the Supreme Court shut down its student loan forgiveness plan.
4-day school week gains popularity as more districts adopt model
Advocates say a 4-day school week could improve quality of life, but others say it could hinder a student's academic progress.
Advocates say a 4-day school week could improve quality of life, but others say it could hinder a student's academic progress.
Sam’s Club offering new memberships to teachers at discounted rate
The problem of classroom funding is widespread and Sam’s Club is looking to ease the burden for educators across the country with 60% off a new membership.
The problem of classroom funding is widespread and Sam’s Club is looking to ease the burden for educators across the country with 60% off a new membership.
Distinguished Young Women of Wisconsin gather in Franklin
Distinguished Young Women of Wisconsin finalists gathered at the Franklin Public Library for an orientation Saturday before next month's competition.
Distinguished Young Women of Wisconsin finalists gathered at the Franklin Public Library for an orientation Saturday before next month's competition.
Biden admin cancels $39B in student loan debt for 800,000-plus borrowers
The administration says the new round of student loan forgiveness address “historical inaccuracies" in counting payments that qualify toward income-driven repayment plans.
The administration says the new round of student loan forgiveness address “historical inaccuracies" in counting payments that qualify toward income-driven repayment plans.
'Rainbowland' Waukesha school controversy, board votes to fire teacher
The School District of Waukesha board voted unanimously Wednesday to fire the teacher involved in the "Rainbowland" song controversy.
The School District of Waukesha board voted unanimously Wednesday to fire the teacher involved in the "Rainbowland" song controversy.
Packers history: UW-Green Bay offering new online course
UW-Green Bay is offering a new online course titled “History of the Green Bay Packers" as a noncredit certificate program starting in September 2023.
UW-Green Bay is offering a new online course titled “History of the Green Bay Packers" as a noncredit certificate program starting in September 2023.
Arrowhead 'safe spaces' ban approved
The Arrowhead Union School District board approved a policy Wednesday night that would ban "safe space" signs in school – a divisive topic in Hartland.
The Arrowhead Union School District board approved a policy Wednesday night that would ban "safe space" signs in school – a divisive topic in Hartland.
Grafton teacher terrorist threats charge, man pleads not guilty
A former teacher at Grafton's John Long Middle School pleaded not guilty to making terrorist threats Wednesday, July 12.
A former teacher at Grafton's John Long Middle School pleaded not guilty to making terrorist threats Wednesday, July 12.
Student loan borrowers not ready to resume payments, unaware of options: survey
More than half of student loan borrowers said they don't feel financially ready to resume payments in 2023, even as the pause ends, according to the College Investor survey.
More than half of student loan borrowers said they don't feel financially ready to resume payments in 2023, even as the pause ends, according to the College Investor survey.
UWM Zilber College of Public Health receives record $20M gift
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee received the largest single gift in school history – $20 million to the Joseph J. Zilber College of Public Health.
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee received the largest single gift in school history – $20 million to the Joseph J. Zilber College of Public Health.
Florida teen's incredible duct tape prom dress could win her major college scholarship: Check it out
A Florida teenager made her own prom dress almost entirely out of duct tape -- and now her elaborate design could land her a huge college scholarship.
A Florida teenager made her own prom dress almost entirely out of duct tape -- and now her elaborate design could land her a huge college scholarship.
'SAVE' plan: What to know about Biden's alternate approach to cut student loan debt
Under the SAVE plan, the typical student loan borrower would save about $1,000 a month, the president said.
Under the SAVE plan, the typical student loan borrower would save about $1,000 a month, the president said.
MSOE biomedical engineering camp, teens get hands-on experience
MSOE holds a Focus on Biomedical Engineering summer camp program for teens. They get hands-on experience with the field.
MSOE holds a Focus on Biomedical Engineering summer camp program for teens. They get hands-on experience with the field.
Target, Walmart announce back-to-school deals for teachers, students
Back-to-school deals are back for teachers and students.
Back-to-school deals are back for teachers and students.